Shock proof structure for storage device of electronic device

ABSTRACT

The present invention discloses a shock proof structure for a storage device of an electronic device or more particularly to a shock proof structure being used on motor vehicles or in environments with strong vibration or shocks. The structure has a housing and inside the housing is a shock proof rack with an indented storage space for fixing the storage device. The first and second buffer elements are installed on the periphery and edges of the shock proof rack, so that the shock proof rack is suspended in the housing, thereby bringing about shock proof effect with the buffering action of the first and the second buffer elements.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

1. Field of the Invention

The present invention relates to a shock proof structure for a storage device of an electronic device, and more particularly to suspend a storage device inside a housing to be cushioned and damped by a first buffer element and a second buffer element on the periphery and edges.

2. Description of the Related Art

Usually, the electronic devices (such as computer and DVD player, etc.) are placed in a stable environment. Hence, shock proof for the storage device of such electronic devices is often focused on minimizing shocks of the storage device with the buffer elements of a shock proof rack. However, the use of computer to control relevant operations of motor vehicles has become popular and would gradually replace conventional circuit control in the past. However, due to different road conditions, a vehicle is difficult to maintain its stability while moving. Swaying left and right and vibrating up and down are unavoidable. Also, even for home computers, the storage device cannot effectively prevent shocks from earthquake or collision by merely using latching or fastening by screws.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

In view of the nagging problem mentioned above, the inventor of the present invention has begun to make improvements to overcome the shortcomings and sought to find a rational solution. After repeated research, analysis and design, the inventor has eventually completed the present invention of a shock proof structure for the storage device of an electronic device.

The primary objective of the present invention is aimed to provide a first buffer element installed between the shock proof rack for supporting the storage device and the storage device in order to minimize left/right swaying.

A secondary objective of the present invention is to provide a second buffer element installed between the housing and the shock proof rack to minimize shocks coming from the housing.

Another objective of the present invention is to provide a shock proof structure for a storage device in an electronic device whereby the structure has a housing formed by a base structure and an upper lid. And each side of the base structure has a support pillar, and a protruding pillar is set on the upper lid corresponding to the support pillar. A support pillar can be inserted into the corresponding protruded pillar. The upper lid can be fastened to the base structure by a fastening element passing through the support pillar and the protruded pillar. A shock proof rack is installed on the upper rack of the support pillar, and the shock proof rack has an indented storage space for fixing the storage device. Holes are being penetrated along the edges of the shock proof rack to permit the protruded pillars to pass through. A second buffer element is cushioned around the rim of the penetrating holes, so that when the shock proof rack is installed on the support pillar and fastened by screws to the base structure and the upper lid, the shocks of the housing can be absorbed and isolated by the second buffer element along the edge.

Another objective of the present invention is to provide a shock proof structure for a storage device of an electronic device, which has more than one corresponding embedded groove along the edges of the storage space, so that the storage device can be fastened to the storage space by passing screws through the embedded grooves to fasten the storage device.

A further objective of the present invention is provide a shock proof structure for a storage device of an electronic device, whereby the embedded groove has a first buffer element, so that the screw can pass through the first buffer element and fasten the storage device. Thus, the first buffer element cushioned between the edge of the storage space and the storage device can be used to absorb and isolate shocks.

To make it easier for our examiner to understand the above objectives, and the technology used and functions achieved, the following feasible preferred embodiment accompanied with the related drawings are described in details.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the outward appearance of the present invention;

FIG. 2 is an exploded view of a preferred embodiment in accordance with the present invention;

FIG. 2A is a schematic view of an enlarged penetrating hole of a shock proof rack of the present invention;

FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a shock proof rack installed with a storage device in accordance with the present invention;

FIG. 4 is an exploded view of a base and a shock proof rack of the present invention;

FIG. 5 is a perspective view of assembled base and shock proof rack in accordance with the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a schematic view of Section A-A of the present invention;

FIG. 7 is a schematic view of Section B-B of the present invention; and

FIG. 8 is a schematic view of Section C-C of the present invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT

First, referring to FIGS. 1, 2, 2 a, 3 and 4, the present invention relates to a shock proof structure for a storage device of an electronic device, whereby the structure has a housing 10 formed by a base structure 11 and an upper lid 12. There is a support pillar 111 on the edge of the base structure, and the support pillar 111 is hollow in the center, and the height of the support pillar 111 is lower than the height of the base structure 11, and on the lateral inside of the support pillar 111 are erected with hollow pillars 112, and a protruded platform 113 is set at a certain position of the base structure 11. Corresponding support pillars 114 are set by the side of the platform 113, and next to the platform 113 is a heat dissipation hole 115. Further, there are protruded pillars 121 on the upper lid 12 corresponding to the support pillars 111 whereby the protruded pillars 121 can be precisely inserted into the support pillars 111, and by the lateral inner side of the protruded pillar 121 are embedded structures 122 whereby the embedded structures are pressed precisely onto the pillars 112, and the upper lid has crossing ribs 123 to reinforce the strength of the upper lid 12.

Further, a circuit board 20 is installed on the base structure 11 and an antenna 21 is installed on one side of the circuit board 20; the antenna 21 can be bent and exposed outside the housing 10 (as shown in FIG. 1). Supported by the pillars 114, the circuit board 20 is maintained at a certain distance from the base structure. Holes 22 are penetrated along the edges of the circuit board for the embedded structures 122 to pass through.

Additionally, a shock proof rack 30 is installed above the circuit board 20, and the shock proof rack 30 has a storage space 31 for placing the storage device 40. In this preferred embodiment, the storage device 40 is a hard disk, and there are corresponding embedded grooves 311 on the periphery of the storage space 31 whereby the fastening element 32 can pass through and fasten the storage device 40. A first buffer element 33 is installed on the embedded groove 311, and as in this preferred embodiment it is a H-shape rubber cushion ring. The fastening element 32 (such as a screw) passes through the embedded groove 311 and also through the first buffer element 33 and fastens the storage device 40. With the first buffer element 33 in between, the periphery of the storage space 31 would not be in direct contact with the storage device 40, thus, the first buffer element 33 would absorb shocks and minimize left/right swaying (as shown in FIG. 7).

Further, the penetrating holes 34 on the edges of the shock proof rack 30 are provided for the protruded pillars 121 to pass through. The periphery of the penetrating holes 34 are cushioned by the second buffer element 341, and is a rubber ring in this preferred embodiment. In assembling, the fastening element 35 (such as a screw) is passed through the support pillar 111, the second buffer element 341 and the penetrating hole 34 and fastened onto the protruded pillar 121. Henceforth, not only the upper lid 12 and the base structure 11 are fastened together, but the shock proof rack is being suspended in between the base structure 11 and the upper lid 12, thus, shocks of the housing would be buffered by the second buffer element 341 and insulated from the shock proof rack 30, thereby achieving the shock proof effect (as shown in FIG. 6). Concomitantly, the embedded structure 122 would pass through the hole 22 of the circuit board 20, and with the upper lid 12 pressing down tightly onto the pillar 112, and the circuit board 20 can thus be firmly fixed to a desired position even without using any fastening structure (as shown in FIG. 8).

Further, the head of the fastening element 35 is resting on a cushion 36 for cushioning the base structure and providing a buffer effect.

In summation of the description above, the present invention of a shock proof structure for a storage device of an electronic device is simple in construction and practical for use; it can be used on any computer or electronic device. It is convenient to assemble and to use, and with improved performance and fully complies with the patent application requirement for novelty and is duly filed for the patent application. 

1. A shock proof structure for a storage device of an electronic device, comprising: a housing, formed by a base structure and an upper lid with support pillars on the edges of the base structure and corresponding protruded pillars on the upper lid; a shock proof rack, installed on the support pillars with a storage space for placing the storage device, and having corresponding embedded grooves on the periphery of the storage space of the shock proof rack and penetrating holes corresponding to the support pillars; more than one first buffer elements, embedded in the embedded groove; more than one second buffer elements, cushioned at the periphery of the penetrating holes; more than one fastening elements, passed through the support pillars, the second buffer elements and penetrating holes, and fastened on the protruded pillars to integrate the upper lid with the base structure, so that shocks of the housing can be buffered by the second buffer elements and minimize shocks to the shock proof rack, thereby achieving a shock proof effect; and more than one fastening elements, passed through the embedded groove and the first buffer elements and fastened to the storage device on the storage space, thereby strengthening the shock proof effect by the buffering action of the first buffer elements.
 2. The shock proof structure for a storage device of an electronic device as recited in claim 1, wherein the first and second buffer elements are rubber rings.
 3. The shock proof structure for a storage device of an electronic device as recited in claim 1, further comprising a pillar structure disposed on the lateral inner side of the support pillars at the base structure and a corresponding embedded structure disposed on the upper lid, so that when the embedded structure passes through a circuit board underneath the shock proof rack, the upper lid fastened with the base structure presses directly on the pillar structure to fix the circuit board onto a desired position.
 4. The shock proof structure for a storage device of an electronic device as recited in claim 1, wherein the head of the fastening element rests on a cushion. 